Multiple Choice
The wave of absolute refractoriness that follows an action potential
A) keeps the action potential from spreading actively back along an axon towards the cell body.
B) increases the firing rate.
C) increases the speed of axonal transmission.
D) produces a second, negative action potential.
E) produces saltatory conduction.
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